Malacca, Malaysia
Francis Xavier Statue
This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.
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Malacca, Malaysia
This statue of the famed saint is missing his right hand, a rare depiction of his posthumous amputation.
Singapore
This jam-packed Singapore antique museum preserves the fading remnants of a uniquely mixed culture.
Singapore
A unique, time-transcending work of art depicting the progress of trade in Singapore.
Singapore
The most playful of the life-sized statues that make up Singapore's "People of the River."
Singapore
These bronze statues depict the early days of trading in Singapore.
Singapore
This statue once earned the distinction as one of the "Three Major Disappointments of the World."
Singapore
The largest pool at its elevation sits on top of one of the most expensive resorts in the world.
Singapore
Singapore's landscaping project is home to 18 incredible Supertrees.
Singapore
Singapore's oldest Hindu temple.
Singapore
This Singaporean food-court stall was home to the world's cheapest Michelin-starred meal.
Singapore
This $62 million dollar temple was erected to house one little dental fragment of religious history.
Bawolato, Indonesia
Warrior training: The Indonesian tourist trap.
Ronggur Nihuta, Indonesia
Site of the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years, one which may have nearly wiped out humanity altogether.
Baturiti, Indonesia
This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.
Tampaksiring, Indonesia
One of the holiest places in the region, devotees come to Tirta Empul to bathe in the holy spring water.
Kediri, Indonesia
Isolated atop this Balinese sea crag is a lovely Hindu temple that is said to be guarded by sea snakes.
Kuta Selatan, Indonesia
This Balinese sea temple is thought to be guarded by the hundreds of monkeys that live around it.
Ubud, Indonesia
Hindu temple of the dead home to hundreds of long-tailed macaques.
Sukawati, Indonesia
The name of this ancient Indonesian temple translates as "Elephant Cave" but it could be more accurately called "The Hellmouth."
Abang, Indonesia
Sacred waters rescued from the wrath of a volcano.
Abang, Indonesia
The inky volcanic sand leads to reefs teeming with aquatic life waiting to be discovered by snorkelers and divers.
Gili Meno, Indonesia
This underwater sculpture park is the basis for a manmade coral reef.
Perth, Australia
This Western Australian mint was established during the height of the Australian gold rush.
Perth, Australia
A beloved statue of a diving woman in Perth’s Swan River is frequently dressed up in costumes for special occasions.